Catholic Social Teaching

At St Mary's, Catholic Social Teaching is at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in the Gospel and the example of Jesus, it guides us to live out our faith through love, justice and service to others. Inspired by the teachings of the Church and the work of leaders such as Pope Francis, we encourage our pupils to recognise the dignity of every person and to care for God’s creation.

Through prayer, learning and action, our children explore the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching, including human dignity, the common good, solidarity, stewardship and a preferential option for the poor. They learn that they can make a difference in the world by showing kindness, standing up for fairness and helping those in need.

We bring Catholic Social Teaching to life through charity work, fundraising, community projects and by supporting organisations such as CAFOD. Pupils are encouraged to become active global citizens who understand their responsibility to look after one another and the world around them.

By living out Catholic Social Teaching each day, we nurture compassionate, respectful and socially aware young people who strive to follow in the footsteps of Christ and serve others with love.